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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

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Corcoran the Cork In Washington's Shadow Power Behind the Scenes

A closer look at Tammy Corcoran nicknamed The Cork as a behind the scenes political influence in Washington. The piece details his rumored role as a White House emissary and unofficial fixer, with accounts of how his name surfaces in campaign chatter. It notes his age, position as social counselor to the RFC, and questions about his official duties and fingerprints. The article cites committee talk and editor speculation about Corcoran's true reach and influence in political circles.

Washington iIt Aral Tegal Tammy Cork Corcoran Maglc Francis Biddie Sete Tva Biddie Justica " Gnee Biddle Chicago Gillette Des Moines Tommy Gorand Brewster Passama Urs 10 Geo Cortotan Hin Hee White House Tuewell

Big convention opening prep in Seaport City

Nearly 10 000 members of the state department American Legion and Auxiliary prepare for the 20th annual convention in Portsmouth New Hampshire with 5906 members the largest turnout in history. The four day program includes registrations executive committee meeting stag party business sessions officer elections and a Friday rockefeller band concert. Sunday promises a record crowd of over 160 000 with a parade drum corps competition and bands from four states plus military units.

State Department Ameri Can Legion Auxiliary Service Organization Clyde G. ‘Robinson Frank B. Booma Department Executive Committee Hampton Beach Ruby Newman Rockefeller Center Francis P. Murphy Francis P. Murphy In Convention Hall John L. Sullivan Manchester Leo Ray Gorham William MacPherson Concord Clyde G. Robinson Portsmouth Dana Beane Lacottia Percy Feathers Keene Benjamin Adams Derry Romeo Morney Lewis Down J. Munroe Johnson Phil Connley West Virginia New Hampshire Thas Seaport Maine Vermont Massachusetts Portland

Saco Man Held In 5000 Bail In Burning Case

Agusta Me June 14 AP Attorney General Franz A Burkett asked Lieut Leon P Shepard of the state police to investigate the case of Frank E Bradbury 78 a retired Saco brickmason charged with disposing of his sister Harriet s body without a permit He was arraigned admitted guilt and remanded as bail proved impossible at 5000 He claimed his sister died after a fall and he cremated the body to honor her wishes Dr Arch H Morrell state pathologist to examine bones found in furnace ashes as part of the inquiry. Burkett to confer with York County Attorney Joseph Harvey in Portland next day

Agusta Leon P. Shepard State Police Frank E. Bradbury Saco Brickmason Harriet Bradbury Clyfton E. Hewes Burkett Arch H. Morrell Shepard Joseph Harvey Yorke County Portland Harvey

Suspect Incendiarism In Tufts Fraternity Blaze

Fire destroyed the Phi Mu Delta fraternity house at Tufts College in Somerville Massachusetts after an explosion. Deputy Chief Horace W Hutchins ordered state fire inspectors to investigate. Damage estimated at 6500 dollars. Police saw two men fleeing before the blast, suspected incendiarism.

Tufts Phi Mu Delta Somerville Mass Tufts College Horace W. Hutchins

Four Keene Offices Ransacked In Weekend Break-in

Doors on the second floor of the bank block were jimmied Sunday night and rooms ransacked. Items stolen included hosiery and bathing suits from W. Smythe Company salesroom and glasses from Dr. Frank W. Perry optometrist office. Mason Insurance Agency and Manchester Credit Bureau offices were also entered. no other valuables reported missing. New York City's ferry service from the Battery to Staten Island handles about 21,000,000 passengers annually.

Keene W. ¥. Smythe Company Frank W. Perry Mason Insurance Agency Manchester Credit’ Bureau New York City the Battery Staten Island

Route of Parade on Sunday for American Legion convention

The parade route begins on Richards avenue and proceeds up Middle to Aldrich road. It continues to Islington street, down Islington into Congress, turns at Market Square into Pleasant, then along Pleasant to Junkins, and finally to Parrott avenue where marchers will assemble in Alumni field. The parade commences Sunday afternoon at 1 pm and will take at least three hours to pass a fixed point.

American Legion Convention Richards Avenue Aldrich Road Islington Street Islington Congress Market Square Pleasant Junkins Tno Parrott Avenue Alumni Field Ip- Tm SEIS

Old Glory Celebrates 161 Years Of National Pride

Old Glory has waved over the nation for 161 years and 61 more birthdays are celebrated today. The piece recounts the flag’s early history from 1777, Betsy Ross legends, Fort Stanwix, Derne, and Fort McHenry, noting changes as states joined and the 48 stars now represent a united nation marching into the future.

America Continental Congress Betsy Ross Philadelphia John Paul Jones Portsmouth Portsmouth Harbor Fort Stanwit N.Y Presley N. O'Bannon Marine Corps Mann Navy Derne Tripoli Francis Scott Key Fort McHenry Baltimore Coneres Vermont Kentucky Congress St. George and St. Andrew

Greatest Flood Threatens Yellow River Collapse

Reports from the front describe flood waters breaching dykes of the Yellow River and blocking Japanese forces near Chengchow. Engineers warn this may become one of the century's worst disasters, with Kaifeng within reach and villages inundated as the Lunghai line is flooded.

Yellow River Chengchow Shanghai

Spanish Insurgents Press Mediterranean Coast Advance

Spanish insurgents push along the Mediterranean coast from Hendaye toward Valencia. Government defenses along the Mijares river come under renewed pressure as troops dig in south of Castellon de la Plana. Fortifications and mountain barriers are cited as hindrances to the insurgent sweep.

Mediterranean Coast Castellon de la Plana Valencia Hendaye Frante Mediterranean Castellon de la Plana J Banks Mijares River Castellon

Man Escapes Hospital After 15 Hour Search In Portsmouth

Authorities mounted a 15 hour search in Sagamore and New Castle as Fred P MacDonald, held on a morals charge in Rockingham County Jail, fled the Rockingham County Hospital last night in night clothes with injuries. The hunt included Boy Scouts joining, with sheriff Frink and City Marshal Hewitt coordinating. A description was issued and teletype notices sent to six New England states as MacDonald, once arrested in Seabrook on a statutory charge, remained at large with a wounding injury in the groin.

Sagamore Portsmouth New Castle Fred P. MacDennald Rockingham County MacDonald New Castle Avenue Simes Frink Leonard’ M. Hewitt Prink Lizzy New England Concord Apri Seabrook Ernest Crandall Sheriff Department Ralph O. Bragg Brooklyn N.Y

Congress May Adjourn By Tomorrow Night

Washington June 14 AP Administration leaders urged swift Senate and House action to approve wage hour compromises and related bills, aiming to adjourn by midnight tomorrow. Lawmakers prepared to return home to campaign, with House expected to pass the wage hour measure after noon. The plan includes a flexible wage scale that could affect northern and southern standards and potentially influence administrator interpretations.

Washington Senate House

Bodies of Nine Crash Victims Brought to Fresno

Fresno dispatch reports nine crash victims from a TWA dirliner wreck on March 1 were hauled through 200 miles of snow to Wawona and Fresno. Only fuselage fragments remained identifiable. 35 volunteers led by H O Collier recovered the shattered plane near Buena Vista crest at 9,750 feet. stewardess Martha Wilson of Philadelphia remained in the wreck. The camel pace cited was about 2.5 miles per hour.

Yosemite Calif T. W. A. Dirliner Wawona Fresno H. O. Collier Buena Vista Crest Martha Wilson Philadelphia

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